Garden Design Styles

Having a formal front garden is a statement piece and, ideally, should match the style of the property that it will sit with. Period properties, townhouses and turn-of-the-century properties lend themselves really well to a formal garden design. New build houses can also be excellent candidates for a formal garden layout, especially with the trend […]

With careful consideration, you can create a garden that’s fit for the entire family. Whether its young children who want to play, teenagers that want to be left along with their phones or adults who want somewhere to relax. It just takes careful planning. This guide will give you my top tips on planning a […]

This client wanted to turn an unloved car park back garden into a rich sensory garden for their children to play safely in. They also wanted an adult zone to help them relax after a hard days work. They needed car parking space that was hidden, a quick access route to the house on wet […]

Garden Ninja recently visited one of the finest examples of Chinese gardens, the Nan Lian garden in Hong Kong. Set in the busy and sprawling Kowloon district it is a welcome relief from the excitement and exhaustion of the city. The gardens spread over 3.4 hectares and opened in 2006, though walking around them you […]

The Sensory Story Garden is a project run by Selina Melon from Kids Creative to create a safe playground for visitors to Wythenshawe park. Using sensory factors and natural materials to create an oasis of fun where children and parents can create their own stories whilst in the space. I absolutely love sensory gardens and […]

The first impression people have when you tell people you’re visiting France is to probably associate your trip with fine wine, cheese, tours around vineyards or even freshly baked croissants; but there’s a whole other dimension to see if you add ‘jardins remarquable’ to the list. Garden Ninja has spent the past week touring around some […]

New Build Garden Makeover Often new build gardens are random shapes that don’t quite work with many designs or ideas. They nearly always feature hundreds of utility grids right smack bang in the centre of the lawn area. It’s a shame that the garden space is most often tiny and they give you the smallest […]

Front Garden ‘Grey to Green’ Makeover It’s a shame that so many of us just block pave or tarmac over it as we as a nation don’t really know what to do with front gardens. I’ve written an article on things to consider with a front garden makeover which gives hints and tips. This front garden […]

You can definitely tell that spring is on its way out and summer is ready to explode into life, and that’s especially prevalent at Bodnant Gardens this year. It’s one of the main attractions for plant lovers in Wales and has a romance that can’t be ignored. If you want to see some classic examples […]

I specialise in garden design in the Manchester, Liverpool, Southport and Cheshire areas of the North West of England. Specifically small, awkward or unconventional gardens. I love problem gardens and love to use my creative design and problem-solving to make incredible spaces for customers. I have a passion for good design with plants and I’m one […]